Go All the Way (Raspberries song)
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"Go All the Way" is a hit single by Raspberries
, released in July 1972. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen
, who also provided lead vocals, and co-written by Wally Bryson. The song reached the Top 5 on three principal U.S. charts, #5 on the Billboard Hot 100
, #4 on Cashbox and #3 on Record World
. The tune sold more than 1.3 million copies and earned the band their first Gold Record Award. It was their second single release, their all-time biggest U.S. hit, and appeared on their debut LP, Raspberries
.
The repeat of the words "Come On", in the bridge or middle section, is loosely based on the "Come On's" that the Beatles did in the song "Please Please Me".
Because of its sexually suggestive lyrics, considered risque for the day, the song was banned by the BBC
.
The tune ranked at #33 on Billboard's Top 100 Singles of 1972 year-end list (#39 on Cashbox's year-end best-sellers countdown). In 1989, Spin magazine named "Go All The Way" to its list of the "100 Greatest Singles Of All Time", ranking it at #91. "Go All The Way" appeared in Blender magazine's July 2006 issue as one of its "Greatest Songs Ever".
Director Cameron Crowe, a Raspberries fan, used the song in his 2000 film Almost Famous
.
Matthew Sweet
and Bangles
member Susanna Hoffs
included a faithful rendition of the song in their 2009 collaboration Under the Covers, Vol. 2
.
Raspberries (band)
Raspberries is an American power pop/pop rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. They had a run of success in the early 1970s music scene with their crisp pop sound, which Allmusic later described as featuring "exquisitely crafted melodies and achingly gorgeous harmonies." The members were known for their...
, released in July 1972. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen
Eric Carmen
Eric Howard Carmen is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist.He scored numerous hit songs across the 1970s and 1980s, first as a member of the Raspberries , and then with his solo career, including hits such as "All By Myself", "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again", "She Did It",...
, who also provided lead vocals, and co-written by Wally Bryson. The song reached the Top 5 on three principal U.S. charts, #5 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, #4 on Cashbox and #3 on Record World
Record World
Record World magazine was one of the three main music industry trade publications in the United States, along with Billboard and Cash Box magazines. It was founded in 1946 under the name Music Vendor, but since 1964 changed it to Record World, under the ownership of Sid Parnes and Bob Austin, both...
. The tune sold more than 1.3 million copies and earned the band their first Gold Record Award. It was their second single release, their all-time biggest U.S. hit, and appeared on their debut LP, Raspberries
Raspberries (album)
Raspberries is the debut album from the Raspberries, released in 1972 .The American version of this LP carried a scratch'n'sniff sticker scented with a soft fruit perfume....
.
The repeat of the words "Come On", in the bridge or middle section, is loosely based on the "Come On's" that the Beatles did in the song "Please Please Me".
Because of its sexually suggestive lyrics, considered risque for the day, the song was banned by the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
.
The tune ranked at #33 on Billboard's Top 100 Singles of 1972 year-end list (#39 on Cashbox's year-end best-sellers countdown). In 1989, Spin magazine named "Go All The Way" to its list of the "100 Greatest Singles Of All Time", ranking it at #91. "Go All The Way" appeared in Blender magazine's July 2006 issue as one of its "Greatest Songs Ever".
Director Cameron Crowe, a Raspberries fan, used the song in his 2000 film Almost Famous
Almost Famous
Almost Famous is a 2000 musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe and telling the fictional story of a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine while covering the fictitious rock band Stillwater , and his efforts to get his first cover story published...
.
Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet
Sidney Matthew Sweet is an American alternative rock/power pop musician. He was part of the burgeoning Athens, Georgia music scene in the early and mid-1980s before gaining commercial success during the early 1990s...
and Bangles
The Bangles
The Bangles are an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s, scoring several hit singles during the decade.-Formation and early years :...
member Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American vocalist, guitarist and actress. She is best known as a member of the all-female pop band The Bangles.-Early life:...
included a faithful rendition of the song in their 2009 collaboration Under the Covers, Vol. 2
Under the Covers, Vol. 2
Under the Covers, Vol. 2 is the second collaboration between alternative rock artist Matthew Sweet and Bangles singer Susanna Hoffs. Released by Shout! Factory on July 21, 2009, it contains 16 cover versions of favorite songs from the 1970s....
.